A pinback button owned by Marquis Peterson. The button is missing the fastening device and is now just a celluloid disk with a metal back and edge. The front has a colored image of a Grand Army of the Republic medal. The image has an eagle at top with crossed cannons, flag patterned hanger and a five-pointed star. Inside the star is the Grand Army of the Republic seal showing a sailor and soldier
- By Whitehead & Hoag Company, American, 1892 - 1965, Marquis Peterson, American, 1832 - 1896, Grand Army of the Republic, American, 1866 - 1956
- Credit: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Rights: CC0